Ronald Pickup | |
|---|---|
 Pickup in 2012 | |
| Born | Ronald Alfred Pickup 7 June 1940 |
| Died | 24 February 2021 (aged 80) |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1964–2021 |
| Spouse |
Lans Traverse (m. 1964) |
| Children | 2, including Rachel |
Ronald Alfred Pickup (7 June 1940 – 24 February 2021) was an English actor. He was active in television, film, and theatre, beginning with a 1964 appearance in Doctor Who. Theatre critic Michael Billington described him as "a terrific stage star and an essential member of Laurence Olivier's National Theatre company".[2] His major screen roles included the title role in The Life of Verdi and Prince Yakimov in Fortunes of War (1987).
- ^ GRO Index - 1984-2021
- ^ Billington, Michael (26 February 2021). "Ronald Pickup: a theatrical great from a golden generation". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 April 2021.